Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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